Business Architect Jobs

Business architects connect an organization’s strategy to the capabilities, operating models, processes, and technology needed to deliver it. Explore vetted Business Architect opportunities on Ladders, including senior roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Openings and requirements vary by employer and location.

What Does a Business Architect Do?

Business architects analyze how an organization creates value and translate strategic goals into practical plans for change. Their work may include defining business capabilities, documenting current and future operating models, mapping processes, identifying gaps, and coordinating transformation initiatives across business and technology teams.

Common Business Architect Responsibilities

  • Connect enterprise strategy to business capabilities, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
  • Design or improve operating models, organizational structures, and end-to-end processes.
  • Develop architecture artifacts such as capability maps, value streams, and business blueprints.
  • Partner with executives, product leaders, IT teams, and stakeholders to assess change impacts.
  • Identify opportunities to improve customer experience, efficiency, resilience, and growth.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for strategic thinking, business analysis, stakeholder facilitation, and clear communication. Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, process modeling, operating-model design, and transformation planning can be valuable. Specific qualifications vary; some roles prefer a relevant degree, industry expertise, or professional certifications.

Business Architect Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as seniority, industry, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore Business Architect listings in this compensation range. Senior architects may advance into enterprise architecture, strategy, transformation leadership, or executive roles.

Find Business Architect Jobs on Ladders

Browse Business Architect opportunities and compare role requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details. Use Ladders to find professional positions that match your experience and career goals.

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$87K - $253K *

Elevate your career by architecting innovative data fabric solutions that unify and automate access to distributed data across on-prem and multi-cloud environments, driving analytics and AI capabiliti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Drive enterprise data fabric solutions that unify and automate access to distributed data across on-prem and multi-cloud environments, enabling analytics and AI through innovative integration and arch...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $235K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by designing innovative data fabric solutions that unify and automate access to distributed data across on-prem and multi-cloud environments, enabling advanced a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable architecture solutions that support complex projects. Ensure quality and compliance through architecture standards while collaborating with project teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative design solutions by managing large-scale industrial projects, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure exceptional outcomes, and contributing to a vibrant culture that prioritize...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to client success by managing end-to-end relationships, driving project delivery, and collaborating with engineering teams. This role demands strong communication and technical skills to na...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join us in a dynamic role where you'll manage client relationships from pre-sale to delivery, ensuring successful outcomes through collaboration with engineering and stakeholders. Thrive in a fast-pac...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $295K *

Lead the design and deployment of innovative AI solutions in complex customer environments, combining technical expertise with hands-on engineering and strategic influence across teams for robust prod...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$158K - $295K *

Unlock potential by leading complex AI solutions from design to delivery, directly engaging with customers to solve critical challenges. This hands-on role combines deep technical expertise with leade...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$183K - $340K *

Innovate as a Principal Software Engineer, solving complex technical challenges, architecting AI solutions, and writing production code while engaging directly with customers and product teams to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's redefining project management in architecture, overseeing global building programs. You'll lead design and delivery phases, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in overseeing architectural construction documents, ensuring project quality and compliance. Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants throughout design and delivery pha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional architectural projects. As a Junior Project Manager, you'll oversee construction documents, collaborate with consultants, and ensure quality stan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by providing architectural leadership and technical direction for infrastructure platforms. Drive modernization initiatives, develop strategies, and ensure alignment with enterprise s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead and innovate as a Principal Architect, managing complex architectural projects while guiding design teams and ensuring strategic goals, quality, and sustainability are met throughout t...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative architectural projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring design excellence, client satisfaction, and compliance with project goals, timeline...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative design and lead complex architectural projects from concept to completion, fostering collaboration, sustainability, and excellence to deliver high-quality solutions that exceed cli...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and integration of secure IT architectures. Collaborate with a diverse team to create scalable solutions for mission-critical programs while ensuring robust s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$147K - $192K *

Champion the future of data architecture by leading the integration of cloud technologies like AWS and Snowflake into our enterprise data platform, driving innovation while optimizing our data strateg...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming business operations through innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable architectures, ensuring alignment with security and operational st...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by translating business needs into scalable architectures. Lead high-impact projects, ensuring alignment with security and operational standards while foster...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Engineer scalable Azure data solutions, leading architecture and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with teams to define standards and ensure high-performance data integration, governance, and sec...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Lead the analysis and documentation of complex business requirements, translating needs into actionable user stories. Mentor junior analysts and leverage AI tools to enhance delivery in a collaborativ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Transform business needs into actionable insights by leading complex requirements analysis, mentoring junior analysts, and leveraging AI tools to enhance delivery and collaboration across teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise architecture by integrating AI solutions securely. Leverage your extensive IT experience to lead strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance and risk management...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Business Architect?question toggle

    A Business Architect helps translate an organization’s strategy into business capabilities, operating models, processes, and change plans. The role often bridges business leaders and technology teams.

  • What does a Business Architect do day to day?question toggle

    Typical work can include mapping capabilities and processes, assessing operating models, identifying gaps, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and creating roadmaps that support strategic change.

  • What qualifications are common for Business Architect jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer. Many positions value business analysis or enterprise architecture experience, strategic and communication skills, process or capability modeling, and familiarity with transformation programs. Some employers prefer a relevant degree or certification.

  • How much do Business Architects earn?question toggle

    Business Architect pay varies by experience, employer, industry, and location. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Business Architect opportunities.

  • Where can I find Business Architect jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Business Architect openings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with listed compensation of $100,000 or more.